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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Watch | Read | Listen {October 2014}

Hello October! Since there are so many good books coming out this month, I chose only the ones that I think you guys would be interested in most (and the ones that I'm most interested in reading too!). Oddly enough (for me at least), they're all non-fiction books.

MOVIES

Gone Girl

Based on the best selling novel, this movie is about the disappearance of Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) on her fifth year wedding anniversary. Her husband, Nick (Ben Affleck), is the first target, and his portrait of a perfect marriage slowly begins to crumble. Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? I read the book and now I have to see the movie.(October 3)

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Based on the beloved children's book, it's about 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) and the worst day of his life -- a day that starts with getting gum in his hair, followed by many more calamities. Soon his parents (Jennifer Garner and Steve Carell), his brother (Dylan Minnette), and sister (Kerris Dorsey) all start having a terrible day. (October 10)

Dear White People

This satire is about race in the age of Obama. As in, having one black friend doesn't cut it anymore. This movie follows a group of African American students, particularly Samantha (Tessa Thompson) and Lionel (Tyler James Williams), as they navigate campus life and racial politics. Watch the trailer here. This movie looks hilarious and thought-provoking.(October 17)

White Bird in a Blizzard

Kat's (Shailene Woodley) perfect but haunted mother, Eve (Eva Green) one day disappears. Afterwards, Kat relishes in her new sexual freedom, but as time passes, Kat comes to grips with how deeply Eve's disappearance has affected her and her father (Christopher Meloni). (October 24)

Other movies coming out:

Annabelle (Oct. 3)

The Liberator (Oct. 3)

A Good Marriage (Oct. 3)

Awake (Oct. 10)

Dracula Untold (Oct. 10)

The Judge (Oct. 10)

The Best of Me (Oct. 17)

Fury (Oct. 17)

The Blair Witch Project Exists (Oct. 24)

John Wick (Oct. 24)

Ouija (Oct. 24)

ABCs of Death 2 (Oct. 31)

BOOKS & MUSIC

Thug Kitchen: Eat Like You Give A F*ckby Thug Kitchen -- Based on the popular Thug Kitchen website, this cookbook wants you to eat like a real person, so it has recipes fro all kinds of delicious foods and snacks. (October 7)

As You Wish by Cary Elwes -- Cary Elwes, who portrayed Westley in The Princess Bride, gives us a first-hand account of what it was like to make the cult classic, as well as behind the scenes stories and exclusive photos. (October 14)

Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style & Success by Michelle Phan -- The Youtube beauty phenomenon and the girl behind em cosmetics and Ipsy has dedicated herself to inspiring millions. In this book, she's compiled all of her best tips and tricks and wisdom. (October 21)

Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan -- The comedian loves talking about the American diet, so in his latest book he gives his thoughts about all sorts of hilarious culinary insights. (October 21)

Yes Please by Amy Poehler -- Amy takes her badassery and puts it into a book. Plain and simple. This book is a collection of thoughts, stories, ideas, and more. (October 28)

I haven't read the book yet, but I really want to see Gone Girl. I will basically watch anything Ben Affleck is in. Also, I didn't know I could be excited for a cookbook, but I'm super excited about the Thug Kitchen one.